Barbara Nixon-Smith

• Performing thorough assessments, evaluating patient progress and responses to treatments.
• Co-ordinating patient review by medical staff including but not limited to anaesthetic staff, proceduralists, surgeons, and HMOs.
• Providing pre and post procedural care to Cardiac, Cardiothoracic and Thoracic patients from admission through discharge.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
• Created educational materials for staff and patients.
• Facilitated patient and family education and counselings.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
• Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
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Providing onsite massage and aromatherapy services to staff onsite at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

• Assessed patients by performing thorough examinations and managing care from pre-op / post op through discharge.
• Oversaw admissions, discharges and served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
• Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
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